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Sugar Cookies by Paula Conway

If you like sugar cookies with extra flavor, add orange extract for a very vanilla-and-orange-flavored sugar cookie.

INGREDIENTS | YIELDS 20 cookies

  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons skim milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • light cooking spray

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl.

  3. Mix all liquid ingredients in a medium bowl; add to dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.

  4. Spray baking sheets with light spray.

  5. Drop cookie dough balls about 2 inches apart on baking sheet.

  6. Bake 8–10 minutes or until slightly browned on edges.

Per Serving

  • Calories: 172
  • Fat: 5 grams
  • Protein: 3 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 29 grams
  • Cholesterol: 21 milligrams
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